Siptu official Paul Gavan, Castleconnell added: "She was a great person, and always great fun to talk to. I used to stay directly above the restaurant and we were her first customers on her opening day. So sad to hear this news."

David O'Sullivan added: "I worked in The Wild Onion for a year and we won't see her likes again."

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